Job Opportunity: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position available at MeQrez Health services in Addis Ababa. Health Care jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

MeQrez Health Services is a share company established in October 2020, dedicated to strengthening Ethiopia's healthcare sector. Our primary mission is to establish organizations within the health industry to alleviate the nation's healthcare challenges through initiatives such as general hospitals, a chain of pharmacies, imaging and diagnostic centers, and the import and export of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

In our initial phase, MeQrez has committed to enhancing the well-being of our clients by delivering exceptional customer care alongside affordable, high-quality medications sourced and provided by Ethiopians. The Company is seeking for motivated and customer-oriented staff on the following job positions. These role requires a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, strong analytical skills focusing on enhancing patient satisfaction and fostering.

• Salary: - As per Company scale and benefit packages.
• Place of work: - Addis Ababa.
• Term of Employment: - Unlimited period (permanent) up on satisfactory completion of the probationary period.

Major duties & Responsibilities

• Monitoring vital signs and report any deviation from normal to the concerned team leader.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, and physician orders.
• Bed side nursing care to assigned stable patients in the ICU unit based on basic assessment and evaluating the outcomes.
• Continuously monitor patients for changes in status and respond promptly to emergencies. Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs and other critical parameters.
• Work closely with physicians, colleagues, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated and effective care.
• Provide routine care for all patients admitted in ICU (daily bed bath etc.)
• Make intake and output chart after monitoring the fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Carry out various procedures like tracheostomy, intubation etc.
• Administer medications and treatments to the patient as prescribed by the physician.
• Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of emergency situation.
• Conduct nursing interventions like wound drainage, catheterization and medication administration to delegated patient within the scope of practice.
• Specimen collection and send to the laboratory for the test, record the results accurately.
• Adhere to the hospital policies to prevent infection and to ensure standard healthcare to the patients.
• Based on disease condition, communicate with the patient and family and give health education.
• Practice and participate quality improvement professional in-service programs.
• Conduct post mortem care.
• If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
• Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit.

Required skills and qualifications

• BSc Degree in Critical Care Nursing with at least 3 years relevant work experience.
• Additional skills: Critical Care and machine using, Strong clinical assessment, excellent communication and Strong teamwork skills.

How To Apply

Closing Date: - Seven consecutive days including Saturday from date of this announcement.

Candidates who fulfill the above minimum requirements can send application letter, updated CV & scanned copies of credentials in a compiled PDF format to hr.director@meqrezhealth.com.

Note: – Please mention the job position on the subject line of your e-mail and only short-listed candidates who strictly followed the application procedure will be contacted for subsequent assessment.